Conducting undergraduate research provides an opportunity to

• Solidify knowledge gained in advanced (3000 or 4000 level) economics courses
• Gain hand-on experience in economics
• Improve one’s resume and application to graduate programs
• Receive a strong recommendation letter from a faculty member

There are different ways students can get involved in the undergraduate research:

• Independent Study course (ECON 4398)
• Senior Honors Thesis
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and Provost's Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (PURS)

Here is a list with Funded Research Opportunities for Undergraduates. Most of these opportunities pay travel & most or all living expenses, plus stipends ranging from small to generous. 

If you are interested in conducting undergraduate research, please contact Dr. Piruz Saboury at psaboury2@uh.edu for more information.